Girls Names – Meanings & Origins

لَيْثَة

lioness; the fierce and courageous feminine of the lion

ليونارد

Germanic name meaning "brave lion, lion-hearted". Associated with Leonardo da Vinci; a name of courage and creativity.

ليونتين

lion-like; brave and strong

مانفِرِد

Germanic name meaning "man of peace; peaceful strength." From man + fred (peace); borne by the Holy Roman Emperor Manfred of Sicily and immortalized by Lord Byron's poem Manfred; a name of intellectual depth and noble character.

مَعْنى

meaning; purpose; the very essence; a woman who is the meaning behind all words and the purpose behind all things; one who gives depth and significance to everything she touches

ماريان

French name meaning "beloved grace; bitter grace." Combining Marie and Anne; Marianne is the national symbol of France representing liberty and reason — a name of republican pride, enduring grace, and the luminous spirit of French identity and freedom.

ماريانه

grace and beauty; English combination of Mary and Anne

مَارينه

of the sea; born near the sea

ماتيلدا

Germanic name meaning "might in battle". Variant of Matilda; borne by empresses and noblewomen across medieval Europe.

مايكل

who is like God; Hebrew name widely used in English

مَدِيحَة

the praised one; she whose virtues are celebrated by all who know her; a woman of such outstanding goodness and grace that the hearts of others rise spontaneously in admiration of all she is and does

مُفَارِجَة

she who brings relief from sorrow; the one who disperses grief

مَهِلَّة

the deliberate and gentle one; she who moves with patience and care

مَحْرُوزَة

the treasured and carefully guarded one; precious and well protected

مكسويل

great spring; Scottish-English name from a place by a stream

مَلْيَان

Mlyan embodies a soul brimming with grace and abundance, reflecting a spirit that overflows with kindness, deep wisdom, and the gentle light of a life lived in fullness.

مَنْعَاء

the inviolable and protected one; she who is safeguarded and kept sacred, untouched by harm and preserved with dignity

مُقَوَّى

the fortified and strengthened one; she in whom every weakness has been transformed into power

مِرَبَّة

she who attains self-sufficiency through patient toil; the one who builds independence through great effort

مُرَدَّعَة

adorned and perfumed; she who is graced with the finest fragrances and the golden touch of saffron

مَرْدَة

she who leads and rules with bravery and generosity; the bold authority who inspires through noble giving

مَرْغُونَة

the coveted and desired one; she who is earnestly sought after for her excellence and rare value

مرجريت

pearl; precious and beloved gem

مركيس

nobleman; French-English title used as a given name

مرصد

An observatory is a location used for astronomy, monitoring the sky for celestial bodies, stars, planets, and aircraft.

مَرْتَة

Aramaic name meaning "mistress, lady of the house". The Aramaic form of Martha; borne by the sister of Lazarus in the Gospels; a name of grace and devoted service.

مِرْوَاء

the one of beautiful appearance and abundant wellbeing; radiant to behold and full of life's blessings, she nourishes all those around her

مَرْيَانَة

Compound English-French name blending Mary (beloved) and Anne (grace). A name symbolizing beauty, devotion, and enduring femininity.

مرينا

of the sea; Latin name meaning from the sea

مريون

French and English name meaning "beloved; of the sea; little Mary." A graceful French diminutive of Mary; Marion has been used since medieval times, borne by heroines of ballads and literature — a name of gentle grace, romantic heritage, and enduring lyrical charm.

مُصَافَاة

sincere friendship and pure affection; she who embodies the truest bond of devoted love and loyalty

مُشْعَاء

the one who moves with effortless grace; gliding through life with natural ease and elegance, her every step a picture of lightness and flowing beauty

مُشِعَّة

soft as loosened cotton; she whose tenderness and lightness of spirit bring comfort and peace to all she touches

مَشْروَيَّة

the blessed mother of daughters; she who brings the gift of daughters into the world and fills the home with grace and lasting joy

مُشَيَّخَة

the greatly honored and revered one; she who has earned the title of shaikh through the depth of her wisdom and the dignity of her bearing, a woman all look to for guidance and counsel

مِسْلَافَة

the one who always leads and outpaces; she who strides ahead of her time with grace and unmatched excellence

مُسِرَّة

the source of pure joy and delight; she who fills the hearts around her with gladness as a fragrant herb fills the air with sweetness

مُتْعَة

the joy and bliss itself; she whose very presence is the source of delight, pleasure, and the finest feeling of contentment in those around her

مُثْلَى

the peerless and exemplary one; she who stands above all comparison as the finest and most excellent of her kind

مُثِيرة

the one who stirs hearts and minds; she who ignites passion and curiosity, researching deeply into every matter that draws her attention

مُوحة

the tenderly celebrated one; she who is praised with all the warmth and affection of a loving heart, her name spoken with a softness that itself conveys how deeply she is cherished

مُوقِنة

the certain and firm believer; she who holds her convictions with absolute confidence and whose faith is as unshakeable as solid ground

مورين

Irish form of Mary meaning "beloved, great one". A classic Irish female name carrying warmth and timeless elegance.

موسيس

drawn from the water; Hebrew name of the great prophet

مَوْزَنة

the deliberate and measured one; she who approaches every matter with steadfast thoughtfulness and soundness of judgment that others cannot help but trust

مِيلانة

Russian-Slavic name meaning "gracious, dear, beloved". A warm and melodious name popular across Eastern Europe.

مِيلُودِي

song; pleasant tune; English name meaning musical and harmonious

ميرندا

worthy of admiration; wonderful and admirable